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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.68, 189.84 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.68, 189.84 and 99.52 is: 149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.68 : 189.84 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.68/189.84 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.68x = 189.84 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.68x = 18,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892.88/126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.14

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