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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 201.60 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 201.60 and 126.72 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 201.60 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/201.60 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 201.60 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 25,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,546.75/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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