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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.77, 205.56 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.77, 205.56 and 126.71 is: 190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.77 : 205.56 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.77/205.56 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.77x = 205.56 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.77x = 26,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,047.02/136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.44

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