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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.88, 204.76 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.88, 204.76 and 127.16 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.88 : 204.76 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.88/204.76 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.88x = 204.76 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.88x = 26,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,037.28/136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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