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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.61, 204.71 and 126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.61, 204.71 and 126.49 is: 189.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.61 : 204.71 = 126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.61/204.71 = 126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.61x = 204.71 × 126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.61x = 25,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,892.11/136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.53

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