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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 204.26 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 204.26 and 121.40 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 204.26 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/204.26 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 204.26 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 24,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,797.68/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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