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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.14, 198.62 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.14, 198.62 and 126.32 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.14 : 198.62 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.14/198.62 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.14x = 198.62 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.14x = 25,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,089.68/144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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