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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 205.74 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 205.74 and 134.60 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 205.74 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/205.74 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 205.74 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 27,692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,692.60/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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