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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 203.78 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 203.78 and 116.08 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 203.78 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/203.78 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 203.78 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 23,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,654.78/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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