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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 203.26 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 203.26 and 130.26 is: 194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 203.26 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/203.26 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 203.26 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 26,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,476.65/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.45

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