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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.45, 198.66 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.45, 198.66 and 126.04 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.45 : 198.66 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.45/198.66 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.45x = 198.66 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.45x = 25,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038.48/144.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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