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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 203.99 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 203.99 and 130.64 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 203.99 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/203.99 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 203.99 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 26,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,647.58/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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