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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.47, 200.31 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.47, 200.31 and 126.06 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.47 : 200.31 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.47/200.31 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.47x = 200.31 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.47x = 25,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252.61/134.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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