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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 203.72 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 203.72 and 126.09 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 203.72 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/203.72 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 203.72 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 25,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,686.42/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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