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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.06, 188.63 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.06, 188.63 and 98.72 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.06 : 188.63 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.06/188.63 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.06x = 188.63 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.06x = 18,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,621.19/126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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