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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.26, 216.40 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.26, 216.40 and 127.26 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.26 : 216.40 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.26/216.40 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.26x = 216.40 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.26x = 27,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,539.06/144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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