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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 204.48 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 204.48 and 127.50 is: 191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 204.48 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/204.48 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 204.48 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 26,071.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,071.20/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.50

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