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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.31, 199.57 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.31, 199.57 and 126.80 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.31 : 199.57 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.31/199.57 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.31x = 199.57 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.31x = 25,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,305.48/144.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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