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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 194.40 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 194.40 and 126.60 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 194.40 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/194.40 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 194.40 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 24,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,611.04/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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