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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.45, 195.26 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.45, 195.26 and 126.87 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.45 : 195.26 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.45/195.26 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.45x = 195.26 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.45x = 24,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,772.64/141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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