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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.97, 189.54 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.97, 189.54 and 99.63 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.97 : 189.54 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.97/189.54 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.97x = 189.54 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.97x = 18,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,883.87/126.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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