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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 203.40 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 203.40 and 133.80 is: 199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 203.40 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/203.40 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 203.40 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 27,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,214.92/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.46

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