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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 190.57 and 72.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 190.57 and 72.99 is: 109.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 190.57 = 72.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/190.57 = 72.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 190.57 × 72.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 13,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,909.34/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.53

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