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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 203.52 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 203.52 and 127.23 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 203.52 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/203.52 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 203.52 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 25,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893.85/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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