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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 204.68 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 204.68 and 130.33 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 204.68 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/204.68 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 204.68 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 26,675.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,675.94/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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