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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 204.12 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 204.12 and 113.88 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 204.12 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/204.12 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 204.12 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 23,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245.19/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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