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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 203.17 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 203.17 and 131.63 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 203.17 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/203.17 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 203.17 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 26,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,742.61/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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