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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.48, 202.08 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.48, 202.08 and 126.28 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.48 : 202.08 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.48/202.08 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.48x = 202.08 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.48x = 25,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,518.66/134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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