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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 203.87 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 203.87 and 126.56 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 203.87 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/203.87 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 203.87 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 25,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,802.61/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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