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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 187.19 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 187.19 and 126.04 is: 173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 187.19 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/187.19 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 187.19 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 23,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592.80/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.79

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