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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 183.61 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 183.61 and 126.68 is: 173.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 183.61 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/183.61 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 183.61 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 23,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,259.71/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.48

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