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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 174.34 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 174.34 and 95.16 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 174.34 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/174.34 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 174.34 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 16,590.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590.19/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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