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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 188.87 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 188.87 and 95.49 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 188.87 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/188.87 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 188.87 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 18,034.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034.72/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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