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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 204.53 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 204.53 and 131.81 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 204.53 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/204.53 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 204.53 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 26,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,957.42/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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