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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 204.63 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 204.63 and 118 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 204.63 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/204.63 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 204.63 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 24,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,146.34/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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