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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 186.51 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 186.51 and 126.89 is: 174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 186.51 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/186.51 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 186.51 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 23,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,664.69/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.79

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