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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.74, 190.22 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.74, 190.22 and 99.86 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.74 : 190.22 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.74/190.22 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.74x = 190.22 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.74x = 18,995.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,995.37/126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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