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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 202.40 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 202.40 and 132.96 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 202.40 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/202.40 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 202.40 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 26,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,911.10/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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