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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 204.63 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 204.63 and 120.90 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 204.63 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/204.63 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 204.63 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 24,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,739.77/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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