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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.23, 196.42 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.23, 196.42 and 126.95 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.23 : 196.42 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.23/196.42 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.23x = 196.42 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.23x = 24,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,935.52/142.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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