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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.04, 186.48 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.04, 186.48 and 126.80 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.04 : 186.48 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.04/186.48 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.04x = 186.48 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.04x = 23,645.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,645.66/135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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