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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 215.68 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 215.68 and 126.72 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 215.68 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/215.68 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 215.68 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 27,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330.97/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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