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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.90, 216.96 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.90, 216.96 and 126.08 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.90 : 216.96 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.90/216.96 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.90x = 216.96 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.90x = 27,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,354.32/143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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