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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 203.98 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 203.98 and 114.65 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 203.98 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/203.98 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 203.98 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 23,385.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,385.35/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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