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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 186.81 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 186.81 and 126.66 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 186.81 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/186.81 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 186.81 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 23,661.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661.35/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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