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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 203.90 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 203.90 and 129.52 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 203.90 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/203.90 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 203.90 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 26,409.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409.13/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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