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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.46, 204.53 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.46, 204.53 and 134.94 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.46 : 204.53 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.46/204.53 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.46x = 204.53 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.46x = 27,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,599.62/136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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