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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 203.88 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 203.88 and 118.18 is: 176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 203.88 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/203.88 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 203.88 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 24,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,093.95/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.84

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