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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 203.31 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 203.31 and 127.98 is: 191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 203.31 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/203.31 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 203.31 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 26,019.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,019.61/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.08

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