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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.38, 204.48 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.38, 204.48 and 121.98 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.38 : 204.48 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.38/204.48 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.38x = 204.48 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.38x = 24,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,942.47/136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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