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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.62, 190.11 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.62, 190.11 and 95.87 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.62 : 190.11 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.62/190.11 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.62x = 190.11 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.62x = 18,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225.85/126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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