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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.95, 194.57 and 126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.95, 194.57 and 126.37 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.95 : 194.57 = 126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.95/194.57 = 126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.95x = 194.57 × 126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.95x = 24,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,587.81/140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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