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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 203.40 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 203.40 and 132.80 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 203.40 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/203.40 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 203.40 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 27,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,011.52/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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