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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 184.76 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 184.76 and 126.40 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 184.76 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/184.76 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 184.76 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 23,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,353.66/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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