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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.60, 204.99 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.60, 204.99 and 136.11 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.60 : 204.99 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.60/204.99 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.60x = 204.99 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.60x = 27,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,901.19/136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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