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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.96, 199.53 and 126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.96, 199.53 and 126.33 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.96 : 199.53 = 126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.96/199.53 = 126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.96x = 199.53 × 126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.96x = 25,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,206.62/144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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