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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.53, 205.95 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.53, 205.95 and 129.15 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.53 : 205.95 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.53/205.95 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.53x = 205.95 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.53x = 26,598.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,598.44/136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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