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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 203.70 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 203.70 and 114.60 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 203.70 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/203.70 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 203.70 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 23,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,344.02/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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