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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 200.64 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 200.64 and 126.21 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 200.64 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/200.64 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 200.64 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 25,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,322.77/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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