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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.55, 187.09 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.55, 187.09 and 126.43 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.55 : 187.09 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.55/187.09 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.55x = 187.09 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.55x = 23,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,652.22/135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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