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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 203.35 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 203.35 and 131.58 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 203.35 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/203.35 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 203.35 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 26,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,756.79/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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