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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.09, 198.63 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.09, 198.63 and 126.66 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.09 : 198.63 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.09/198.63 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.09x = 198.63 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.09x = 25,158.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,158.48/144.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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