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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.60, 204.93 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.60, 204.93 and 115.14 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.60 : 204.93 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.60/204.93 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.60x = 204.93 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.60x = 23,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,595.26/136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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