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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 196.43 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 196.43 and 126.63 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 196.43 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/196.43 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 196.43 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 24,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,873.30/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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