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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.34, 203.26 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.34, 203.26 and 127.22 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.34 : 203.26 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.34/203.26 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.34x = 203.26 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.34x = 25,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,858.74/136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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