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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 190.01 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 190.01 and 99.72 is: 149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 190.01 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/190.01 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 190.01 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 18,948.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948.05/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.69

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