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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 174.57 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 174.57 and 95.52 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 174.57 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/174.57 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 174.57 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 16,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674.93/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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