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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.34, 203.18 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.34, 203.18 and 126.54 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.34 : 203.18 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.34/203.18 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.34x = 203.18 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.34x = 25,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,710.40/135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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