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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.46, 203.39 and 127.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.46, 203.39 and 127.00 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.46 : 203.39 = 127.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.46/203.39 = 127.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.46x = 203.39 × 127.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.46x = 25,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,831.34/135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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