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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.10, 203.67 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.10, 203.67 and 114.50 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.10 : 203.67 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.10/203.67 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.10x = 203.67 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.10x = 23,320.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,320.22/136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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