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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 188.29 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 188.29 and 127.51 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 188.29 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/188.29 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 188.29 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 24,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,008.86/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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