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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.60, 203.16 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.60, 203.16 and 128.40 is: 192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.60 : 203.16 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.60/203.16 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.60x = 203.16 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.60x = 26,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,085.74/135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.37

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