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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.65, 200.78 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.65, 200.78 and 127.36 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.65 : 200.78 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.65/200.78 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.65x = 200.78 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.65x = 25,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,571.34/134.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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