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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 175.34 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 175.34 and 95.93 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 175.34 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/175.34 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 175.34 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 16,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819.01/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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