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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.15, 173.68 and 95.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.15, 173.68 and 95.03 is: 130.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.15 : 173.68 = 95.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.15/173.68 = 95.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.15x = 173.68 × 95.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.15x = 16,504.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,504.36/126.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.84

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