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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.98, 190.18 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.98, 190.18 and 97.88 is: 146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.98 : 190.18 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.98/190.18 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.98x = 190.18 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.98x = 18,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,613.99/126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.59

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