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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 204.35 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 204.35 and 130.29 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 204.35 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/204.35 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 204.35 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 26,624.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,624.11/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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