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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.84, 205.34 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.84, 205.34 and 127.92 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.84 : 205.34 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.84/205.34 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.84x = 205.34 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.84x = 26,267.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,267.09/136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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