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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.29, 189.18 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.29, 189.18 and 99.11 is: 148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.29 : 189.18 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.29/189.18 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.29x = 189.18 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.29x = 18,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,749.63/126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.46

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