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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.28, 198.75 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.28, 198.75 and 126.73 is: 174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.28 : 198.75 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.28/198.75 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.28x = 198.75 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.28x = 25,187.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,187.59/144.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.57

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