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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.48, 203.60 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.48, 203.60 and 122.08 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.48 : 203.60 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.48/203.60 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.48x = 203.60 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.48x = 24,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,855.49/136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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