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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 204.42 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 204.42 and 129.99 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 204.42 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/204.42 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 204.42 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 26,572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,572.56/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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