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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 205.14 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 205.14 and 126.39 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 205.14 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/205.14 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 205.14 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 25,927.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,927.64/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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