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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 204.03 and 87.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 204.03 and 87.90 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 204.03 = 87.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/204.03 = 87.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 204.03 × 87.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 17,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,934.24/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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