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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 186.62 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 186.62 and 127.98 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 186.62 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/186.62 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 186.62 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 23,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,882.99/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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