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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 189.58 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 189.58 and 95.90 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 189.58 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/189.58 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 189.58 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 18,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,180.72/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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