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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.19, 216.48 and 126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.19, 216.48 and 126.37 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.19 : 216.48 = 126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.19/216.48 = 126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.19x = 216.48 × 126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.19x = 27,356.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,356.58/144.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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