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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.58, 174.82 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.58, 174.82 and 95.44 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.58 : 174.82 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.58/174.82 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.58x = 174.82 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.58x = 16,684.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,684.82/126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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