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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 174.83 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 174.83 and 95.68 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 174.83 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/174.83 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 174.83 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 16,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,726.38/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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