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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 187.80 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 187.80 and 126.60 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 187.80 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/187.80 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 187.80 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 23,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,775.48/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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