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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 204.14 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 204.14 and 131.66 is: 197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 204.14 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/204.14 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 204.14 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 26,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,876.38/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.20

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