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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.10, 203.94 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.10, 203.94 and 120.86 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.10 : 203.94 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.10/203.94 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.10x = 203.94 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.10x = 24,648.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648.19/136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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