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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 175.23 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 175.23 and 71.72 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 175.23 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/175.23 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 175.23 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 12,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,566.62/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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