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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 201.48 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 201.48 and 127 is: 189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 201.48 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/201.48 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 201.48 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 25,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,587.96/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.99

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