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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.27, 174.06 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.27, 174.06 and 95.22 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.27 : 174.06 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.27/174.06 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.27x = 174.06 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.27x = 16,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,573.99/126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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