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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 203.25 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 203.25 and 133.88 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 203.25 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/203.25 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 203.25 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 27,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,209.42/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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