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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 214.90 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 214.90 and 126.26 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 214.90 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/214.90 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 214.90 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 27,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,133.50/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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