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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 186.33 and 127.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 186.33 and 127.81 is: 176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 186.33 = 127.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/186.33 = 127.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 186.33 × 127.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 23,815.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,815.55/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.24

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