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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 199.06 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 199.06 and 126.66 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 199.06 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/199.06 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 199.06 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 25,212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212.94/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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