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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 205.39 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 205.39 and 121.58 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 205.39 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/205.39 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 205.39 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 24,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,971.21/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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