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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 186.48 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 186.48 and 127.76 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 186.48 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/186.48 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 186.48 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 23,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,824.68/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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