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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 203.35 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 203.35 and 133.18 is: 198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 203.35 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/203.35 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 203.35 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 27,081.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081.14/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.70

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