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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.09, 203.79 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.09, 203.79 and 116.96 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.09 : 203.79 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.09/203.79 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.09x = 203.79 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.09x = 23,835.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,835.28/136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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