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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.18 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.18 and 134.38 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.18 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.18 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.18 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 27,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437.71/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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