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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 203.27 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 203.27 and 132.24 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 203.27 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/203.27 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 203.27 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 26,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,880.42/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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