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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 202.34 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 202.34 and 127.34 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 202.34 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/202.34 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 202.34 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 25,766.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,766.65/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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