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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.64, 174.48 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.64, 174.48 and 95.51 is: 131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.64 : 174.48 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.64/174.48 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.64x = 174.48 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.64x = 16,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664.66/126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.59

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