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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.71, 200.61 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.71, 200.61 and 126.27 is: 188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.71 : 200.61 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.71/200.61 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.71x = 200.61 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.71x = 25,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,331.02/134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.04

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