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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.94, 174.97 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.94, 174.97 and 99.26 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.94 : 174.97 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.94/174.97 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.94x = 174.97 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.94x = 17,366.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,366.15/126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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