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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 187.83 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 187.83 and 127.85 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 187.83 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/187.83 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 187.83 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 24,013.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,013.13/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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