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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 195.48 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 195.48 and 126.88 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 195.48 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/195.48 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 195.48 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 24,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,802.50/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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