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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 203 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 203 and 134.08 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 203 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/203 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 203 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 27,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,218.24/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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