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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 204.56 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 204.56 and 122.72 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 204.56 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/204.56 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 204.56 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 25,101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101.97/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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