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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 203.90 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 203.90 and 133.37 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 203.90 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/203.90 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 203.90 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 27,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,193.22/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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