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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 206.74 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 206.74 and 126.72 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 206.74 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/206.74 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 206.74 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 26,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198.25/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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