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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.06, 199.23 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.06, 199.23 and 126.55 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.06 : 199.23 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.06/199.23 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.06x = 199.23 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.06x = 25,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212.56/144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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