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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.48, 203.80 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.48, 203.80 and 132.16 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.48 : 203.80 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.48/203.80 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.48x = 203.80 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.48x = 26,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,934.21/136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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