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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 200.55 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 200.55 and 126.22 is: 188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 200.55 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/200.55 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 200.55 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 25,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,313.42/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.04

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