Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 204 and 132
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 136, 204 and 132 is: 198
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136 : 204 = 132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136/204 = 132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136x = 204 × 132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136x = 26,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,928/136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198
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