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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 204.34 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 204.34 and 113.81 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 204.34 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/204.34 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 204.34 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 23,255.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255.94/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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