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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.25, 202.50 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.25, 202.50 and 127.03 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.25 : 202.50 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.25/202.50 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.25x = 202.50 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.25x = 25,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,723.58/135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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