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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 174.59 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 174.59 and 95.45 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 174.59 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/174.59 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 174.59 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 16,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663.62/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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