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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 207.46 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 207.46 and 126.63 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 207.46 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/207.46 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 207.46 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 26,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270.82/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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