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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 175.08 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 175.08 and 99.42 is: 137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 175.08 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/175.08 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 175.08 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 17,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406.45/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.36

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