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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.77, 203.39 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.77, 203.39 and 126.28 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.77 : 203.39 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.77/203.39 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.77x = 203.39 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.77x = 25,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,684.66/135.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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