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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 203.07 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 203.07 and 135.60 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 203.07 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/203.07 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 203.07 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 27,536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,536.29/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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