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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 203.63 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 203.63 and 87.13 is: 130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 203.63 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/203.63 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 203.63 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 17,742.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,742.10/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.44

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