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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 204.03 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 204.03 and 117.77 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 204.03 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/204.03 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 204.03 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 24,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,027.59/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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