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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.97, 190.35 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.97, 190.35 and 66.08 is: 99.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.97 : 190.35 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.97/190.35 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.97x = 190.35 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.97x = 12,578.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,578.80/126.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.07

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