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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 215.82 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 215.82 and 126.18 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 215.82 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/215.82 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 215.82 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 27,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,232.17/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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