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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.53, 206.35 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.53, 206.35 and 126.29 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.53 : 206.35 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.53/206.35 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.53x = 206.35 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.53x = 26,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,060.14/137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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