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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 204.04 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 204.04 and 122.80 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 204.04 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/204.04 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 204.04 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 25,056.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,056.11/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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