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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.08, 202.25 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.08, 202.25 and 127.40 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.08 : 202.25 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.08/202.25 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.08x = 202.25 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.08x = 25,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,765.00/135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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