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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 203.09 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 203.09 and 130.68 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 203.09 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/203.09 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 203.09 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 26,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,539.15/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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