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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 204.19 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 204.19 and 133.79 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 204.19 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/204.19 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 204.19 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 27,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,317.22/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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