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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 205.34 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 205.34 and 127.71 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 205.34 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/205.34 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 205.34 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 26,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,223.33/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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