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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 204.60 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 204.60 and 127.20 is: 191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 204.60 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/204.60 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 204.60 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 26,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025.12/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.76

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