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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.33, 203.21 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.33, 203.21 and 126.62 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.33 : 203.21 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.33/203.21 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.33x = 203.21 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.33x = 25,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,728.80/135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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