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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 186.89 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 186.89 and 126.18 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 186.89 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/186.89 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 186.89 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 23,581.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,581.15/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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