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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 175.50 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 175.50 and 99.33 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 175.50 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/175.50 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 175.50 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 17,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,432.42/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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