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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.82, 196.48 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.82, 196.48 and 126.14 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.82 : 196.48 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.82/196.48 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.82x = 196.48 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.82x = 24,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,783.99/142.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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