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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 203.86 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 203.86 and 131.06 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 203.86 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/203.86 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 203.86 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 26,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,717.89/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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