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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 185.66 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 185.66 and 127.02 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 185.66 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/185.66 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 185.66 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 23,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,582.53/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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