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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.50 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.50 and 126.72 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.50 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.50 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.50 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 25,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660.80/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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