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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 189 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 189 and 99.05 is: 148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 189 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/189 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 189 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 18,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,719.51/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.36

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