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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 203.64 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 203.64 and 115.92 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 203.64 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/203.64 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 203.64 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 23,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,605.95/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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