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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 204.96 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 204.96 and 125.76 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 204.96 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/204.96 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 204.96 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 25,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,775.77/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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