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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 203.96 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 203.96 and 126.62 is: 189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 203.96 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/203.96 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 203.96 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 25,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,825.42/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.00

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