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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 203.96 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 203.96 and 115.84 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 203.96 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/203.96 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 203.96 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 23,626.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,626.73/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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