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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.07, 212.83 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.07, 212.83 and 126.68 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.07 : 212.83 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.07/212.83 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.07x = 212.83 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.07x = 26,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,961.52/142.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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