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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 190.08 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 190.08 and 99.66 is: 149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 190.08 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/190.08 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 190.08 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 18,943.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,943.37/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.42

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