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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 204.45 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 204.45 and 116.20 is: 174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 204.45 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/204.45 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 204.45 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 23,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757.09/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.11

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