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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 204.61 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 204.61 and 132.41 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 204.61 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/204.61 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 204.61 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 27,092.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,092.41/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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