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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 203.39 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 203.39 and 127.35 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 203.39 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/203.39 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 203.39 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 25,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,901.72/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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