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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 196.41 and 126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 196.41 and 126.10 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 196.41 = 126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/196.41 = 126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 196.41 × 126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 24,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,767.30/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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