Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 204 and 127.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 136, 204 and 127.72 is: 191.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136 : 204 = 127.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136/204 = 127.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136x = 204 × 127.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136x = 26,054.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,054.88/136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191.58
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