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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 205.97 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 205.97 and 126.18 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 205.97 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/205.97 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 205.97 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 25,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,988.66/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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