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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 204.22 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 204.22 and 87.46 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 204.22 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/204.22 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 204.22 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 17,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,859.62/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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