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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 190.58 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 190.58 and 96.52 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 190.58 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/190.58 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 190.58 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 18,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,394.78/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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