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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 204.27 and 116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 204.27 and 116.89 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 204.27 = 116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/204.27 = 116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 204.27 × 116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 23,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,877.98/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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