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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.42, 206.16 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.42, 206.16 and 126.17 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.42 : 206.16 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.42/206.16 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.42x = 206.16 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.42x = 26,011.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,011.21/137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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