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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.27, 204.15 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.27, 204.15 and 114.75 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.27 : 204.15 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.27/204.15 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.27x = 204.15 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.27x = 23,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,426.21/136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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