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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.20, 202.80 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.20, 202.80 and 127.10 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.20 : 202.80 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.20/202.80 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.20x = 202.80 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.20x = 25,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,775.88/135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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