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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 199.99 and 126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 199.99 and 126.33 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 199.99 = 126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/199.99 = 126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 199.99 × 126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 25,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264.74/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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