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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.26, 174.03 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.26, 174.03 and 99.98 is: 137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.26 : 174.03 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.26/174.03 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.26x = 174.03 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.26x = 17,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399.52/126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.81

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