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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 204.22 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 204.22 and 131.30 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 204.22 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/204.22 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 204.22 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 26,814.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,814.09/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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