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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 186.21 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 186.21 and 126.30 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 186.21 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/186.21 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 186.21 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 23,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518.32/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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