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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.58, 174.51 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.58, 174.51 and 95.12 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.58 : 174.51 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.58/174.51 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.58x = 174.51 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.58x = 16,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,599.17/126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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