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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 203.76 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 203.76 and 116.80 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 203.76 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/203.76 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 203.76 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 23,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799.17/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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