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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 204.84 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 204.84 and 130.65 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 204.84 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/204.84 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 204.84 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 26,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762.35/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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