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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 203.27 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 203.27 and 130.96 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 203.27 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/203.27 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 203.27 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 26,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,620.24/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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