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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 205.04 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 205.04 and 135.64 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 205.04 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/205.04 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 205.04 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 27,811.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811.63/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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