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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.67, 200.72 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.67, 200.72 and 126.78 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.67 : 200.72 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.67/200.72 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.67x = 200.72 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.67x = 25,447.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,447.28/134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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