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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 202.80 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 202.80 and 126.74 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 202.80 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/202.80 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 202.80 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 25,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,702.87/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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