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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 188.67 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 188.67 and 126.95 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 188.67 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/188.67 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 188.67 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 23,950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950.71/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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