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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 189.47 and 126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 189.47 and 126.85 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 189.47 = 126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/189.47 = 126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 189.47 × 126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 24,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,034.27/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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