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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 195.74 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 195.74 and 126.46 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 195.74 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/195.74 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 195.74 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 24,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,753.28/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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