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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 192.74 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 192.74 and 126.32 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 192.74 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/192.74 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 192.74 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 24,346.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,346.92/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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