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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 203.94 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 203.94 and 115.92 is: 173.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 203.94 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/203.94 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 203.94 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 23,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,640.72/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.48

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