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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 204.17 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 204.17 and 119.21 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 204.17 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/204.17 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 204.17 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 24,337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337.49/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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