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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 203.60 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 203.60 and 121.94 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 203.60 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/203.60 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 203.60 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 24,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,826.98/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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