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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 187.29 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 187.29 and 126.14 is: 173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 187.29 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/187.29 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 187.29 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 23,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,623.82/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.60

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