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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 204.44 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 204.44 and 125.96 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 204.44 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/204.44 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 204.44 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 25,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,751.14/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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