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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 202.55 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 202.55 and 127.56 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 202.55 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/202.55 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 202.55 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 25,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,837.28/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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