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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 195.31 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 195.31 and 126.06 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 195.31 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/195.31 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 195.31 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 24,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,620.20/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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