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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 203.76 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 203.76 and 116.81 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 203.76 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/203.76 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 203.76 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 23,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,801.21/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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