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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 189.60 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 189.60 and 99.42 is: 148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 189.60 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/189.60 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 189.60 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 18,850.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,850.03/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.86

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