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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 202.48 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 202.48 and 127.84 is: 191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 202.48 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/202.48 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 202.48 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 25,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885.04/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.91

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