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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 203.41 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 203.41 and 133.80 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 203.41 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/203.41 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 203.41 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 27,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,216.26/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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