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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.59, 186.61 and 127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.59, 186.61 and 127.30 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.59 : 186.61 = 127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.59/186.61 = 127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.59x = 186.61 × 127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.59x = 23,755.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,755.45/134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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