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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 174.60 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 174.60 and 99 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 174.60 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/174.60 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 174.60 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 17,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285.40/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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