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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 205.34 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 205.34 and 130.46 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 205.34 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/205.34 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 205.34 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 26,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,788.13/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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