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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 203.45 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 203.45 and 116.01 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 203.45 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/203.45 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 203.45 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 23,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601.65/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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