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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.07, 185.40 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.07, 185.40 and 127.46 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.07 : 185.40 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.07/185.40 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.07x = 185.40 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.07x = 23,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,630.16/134.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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