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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 204.78 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 204.78 and 121.53 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 204.78 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/204.78 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 204.78 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 24,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,886.91/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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