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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 203.15 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 203.15 and 134.37 is: 200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 203.15 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/203.15 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 203.15 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 27,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,297.60/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.20

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