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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 190.62 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 190.62 and 101.47 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 190.62 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/190.62 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 190.62 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 19,342.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,342.21/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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