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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.27, 200.97 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.27, 200.97 and 127.58 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.27 : 200.97 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.27/200.97 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.27x = 200.97 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.27x = 25,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,638.75/134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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