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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.11, 203.99 and 87.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.11, 203.99 and 87.34 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.11 : 203.99 = 87.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.11/203.99 = 87.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.11x = 203.99 × 87.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.11x = 17,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,815.92/136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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