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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 201.92 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 201.92 and 126.24 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 201.92 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/201.92 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 201.92 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 25,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,489.75/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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