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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 204.28 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 204.28 and 88.13 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 204.28 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/204.28 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 204.28 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 18,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,001.95/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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