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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 190.48 and 98.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 190.48 and 98.00 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 190.48 = 98.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/190.48 = 98.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 190.48 × 98.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 18,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,666.20/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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