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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 204.90 and 121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 204.90 and 121.48 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 204.90 = 121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/204.90 = 121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 204.90 × 121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 24,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,891.20/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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