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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 203.76 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 203.76 and 116.82 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 203.76 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/203.76 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 203.76 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 23,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803.24/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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