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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 214.53 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 214.53 and 126.01 is: 189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 214.53 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/214.53 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 214.53 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 27,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032.30/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.02

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