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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 175 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 175 and 99.20 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 175 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/175 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 175 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 17,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,360/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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