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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 196.58 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 196.58 and 126.21 is: 173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 196.58 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/196.58 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 196.58 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 24,810.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,810.36/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.64

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