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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 204.27 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 204.27 and 116.94 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 204.27 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/204.27 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 204.27 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 23,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,888.32/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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