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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 204.48 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 204.48 and 132.24 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 204.48 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/204.48 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 204.48 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 27,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,040.44/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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