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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.25, 190.08 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.25, 190.08 and 98.98 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.25 : 190.08 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.25/190.08 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.25x = 190.08 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.25x = 18,812.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,812.67/126.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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