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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.38, 204.75 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.38, 204.75 and 118.08 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.38 : 204.75 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.38/204.75 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.38x = 204.75 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.38x = 24,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176.88/136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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