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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.38, 204.93 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.38, 204.93 and 133.62 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.38 : 204.93 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.38/204.93 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.38x = 204.93 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.38x = 27,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,382.75/136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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