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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 204.54 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 204.54 and 120.36 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 204.54 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/204.54 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 204.54 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 24,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,618.43/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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