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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 204.26 and 126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 204.26 and 126.10 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 204.26 = 126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/204.26 = 126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 204.26 × 126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 25,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757.74/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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