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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 204.23 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 204.23 and 135.65 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 204.23 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/204.23 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 204.23 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 27,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,703.80/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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