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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.47, 212.37 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.47, 212.37 and 126.97 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.47 : 212.37 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.47/212.37 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.47x = 212.37 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.47x = 26,964.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964.62/142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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