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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 203.53 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 203.53 and 120.16 is: 179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 203.53 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/203.53 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 203.53 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 24,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456.16/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.35

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