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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.10, 198.87 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.10, 198.87 and 126.21 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.10 : 198.87 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.10/198.87 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.10x = 198.87 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.10x = 25,099.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,099.38/144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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