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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 174.87 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 174.87 and 99.24 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 174.87 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/174.87 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 174.87 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 17,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,354.10/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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