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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.97, 203.69 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.97, 203.69 and 126.48 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.97 : 203.69 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.97/203.69 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.97x = 203.69 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.97x = 25,762.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,762.71/135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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