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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 185.81 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 185.81 and 126.39 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 185.81 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/185.81 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 185.81 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 23,483.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,483.89/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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