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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 189.44 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 189.44 and 95.84 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 189.44 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/189.44 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 189.44 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 18,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155.93/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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