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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 206.37 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 206.37 and 126.69 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 206.37 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/206.37 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 206.37 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 26,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145.02/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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