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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.36, 2.05 and 1.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.36, 2.05 and 1.14 is: 1.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.36 : 2.05 = 1.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.36/2.05 = 1.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.36x = 2.05 × 1.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.36x = 2.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.34/1.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.72

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