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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 203.81 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 203.81 and 122.20 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 203.81 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/203.81 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 203.81 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 24,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,904.97/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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