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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 201.93 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 201.93 and 128.04 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 201.93 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/201.93 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 201.93 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 25,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,855.12/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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