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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 202.72 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 202.72 and 135.44 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 202.72 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/202.72 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 202.72 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 27,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,456.40/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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