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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 196.38 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 196.38 and 126.04 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 196.38 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/196.38 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 196.38 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 24,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751.74/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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