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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 203.86 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 203.86 and 133.08 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 203.86 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/203.86 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 203.86 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 27,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,129.69/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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