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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 190.35 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 190.35 and 126.36 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 190.35 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/190.35 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 190.35 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 24,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,052.63/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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