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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.25, 189.11 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.25, 189.11 and 98.76 is: 147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.25 : 189.11 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.25/189.11 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.25x = 189.11 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.25x = 18,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,676.65/126.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.93

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