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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 204.25 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 204.25 and 131.46 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 204.25 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/204.25 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 204.25 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 26,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850.71/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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