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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 216.54 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 216.54 and 126.56 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 216.54 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/216.54 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 216.54 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 27,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404.22/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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