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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 204.18 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 204.18 and 120.44 is: 180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 204.18 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/204.18 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 204.18 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 24,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,591.44/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.24

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