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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 203.31 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 203.31 and 134.46 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 203.31 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/203.31 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 203.31 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 27,337.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,337.06/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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