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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 203.58 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 203.58 and 132.96 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 203.58 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/203.58 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 203.58 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 27,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,068.00/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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