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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 204.50 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 204.50 and 130.79 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 204.50 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/204.50 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 204.50 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 26,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,747.39/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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