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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 202.91 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 202.91 and 131.31 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 202.91 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/202.91 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 202.91 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 26,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,643.46/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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