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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 188.87 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 188.87 and 98.64 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 188.87 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/188.87 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 188.87 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 18,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,630.14/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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