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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 202.80 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 202.80 and 126.08 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 202.80 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/202.80 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 202.80 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 25,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,569.02/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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