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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 205.14 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 205.14 and 130.23 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 205.14 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/205.14 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 205.14 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 26,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,715.38/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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