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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 196.77 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 196.77 and 126.88 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 196.77 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/196.77 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 196.77 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 24,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,966.18/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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