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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.49, 201.74 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.49, 201.74 and 126.93 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.49 : 201.74 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.49/201.74 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.49x = 201.74 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.49x = 25,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,606.86/134.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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