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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.02, 173.98 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.02, 173.98 and 99.90 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.02 : 173.98 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.02/173.98 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.02x = 173.98 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.02x = 17,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,379.73/126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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