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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 205.02 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 205.02 and 113.70 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 205.02 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/205.02 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 205.02 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 23,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,310.77/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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