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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.80, 194.24 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.80, 194.24 and 126.08 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.80 : 194.24 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.80/194.24 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.80x = 194.24 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.80x = 24,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489.78/140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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