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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 186.42 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 186.42 and 126.40 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 186.42 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/186.42 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 186.42 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 23,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,563.49/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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