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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.25, 202.47 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.25, 202.47 and 127.57 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.25 : 202.47 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.25/202.47 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.25x = 202.47 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.25x = 25,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,829.10/135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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