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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.09, 185.91 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.09, 185.91 and 126.80 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.09 : 185.91 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.09/185.91 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.09x = 185.91 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.09x = 23,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,573.39/134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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