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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.58, 216.88 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.58, 216.88 and 126.58 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.58 : 216.88 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.58/216.88 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.58x = 216.88 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.58x = 27,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452.67/144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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