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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 204.51 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 204.51 and 115.02 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 204.51 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/204.51 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 204.51 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 23,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,522.74/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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