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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 192.36 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 192.36 and 126.96 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 192.36 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/192.36 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 192.36 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 24,422.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,422.03/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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