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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.21, 203.12 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.21, 203.12 and 135.06 is: 201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.21 : 203.12 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.21/203.12 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.21x = 203.12 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.21x = 27,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,433.39/136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.41

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