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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 196.13 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 196.13 and 126.27 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 196.13 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/196.13 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 196.13 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 24,765.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,765.83/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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