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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.80, 190.26 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.80, 190.26 and 99.98 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.80 : 190.26 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.80/190.26 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.80x = 190.26 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.80x = 19,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,022.19/126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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