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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.00, 204.32 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.00, 204.32 and 87.35 is: 131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.00 : 204.32 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.00/204.32 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.00x = 204.32 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.00x = 17,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,846.55/136.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.23

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