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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.64, 174.85 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.64, 174.85 and 95.62 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.64 : 174.85 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.64/174.85 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.64x = 174.85 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.64x = 16,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,719.16/126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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