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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.73, 199.88 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.73, 199.88 and 126.51 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.73 : 199.88 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.73/199.88 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.73x = 199.88 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.73x = 25,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,286.82/144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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