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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 204.07 and 127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 204.07 and 127.21 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 204.07 = 127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/204.07 = 127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 204.07 × 127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 25,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,959.74/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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