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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 190.26 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 190.26 and 98.15 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 190.26 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/190.26 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 190.26 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 18,673.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673.07/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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