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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 204.60 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 204.60 and 133.44 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 204.60 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/204.60 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 204.60 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 27,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,301.82/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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