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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.72 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.72 and 130.54 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.72 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.72 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.72 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 26,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,724.15/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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