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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 201.56 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 201.56 and 127 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 201.56 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/201.56 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 201.56 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 25,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598.12/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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