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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.92, 190.17 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.92, 190.17 and 97.98 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.92 : 190.17 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.92/190.17 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.92x = 190.17 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.92x = 18,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632.86/126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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