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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 188.31 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 188.31 and 126.20 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 188.31 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/188.31 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 188.31 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 23,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764.72/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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