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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.86, 214.44 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.86, 214.44 and 126.71 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.86 : 214.44 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.86/214.44 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.86x = 214.44 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.86x = 27,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,171.06/142.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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