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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 203.31 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 203.31 and 130.32 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 203.31 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/203.31 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 203.31 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 26,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,495.36/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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