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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 201.48 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 201.48 and 127.32 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 201.48 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/201.48 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 201.48 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 25,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,652.43/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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