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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.76, 199.27 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.76, 199.27 and 126.31 is: 173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.76 : 199.27 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.76/199.27 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.76x = 199.27 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.76x = 25,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,168.17/144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.86

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