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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 203.96 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 203.96 and 127.44 is: 190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 203.96 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/203.96 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 203.96 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 25,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,992.66/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.00

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