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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 215.92 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 215.92 and 126.94 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 215.92 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/215.92 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 215.92 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 27,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408.88/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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