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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.61, 203.72 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.61, 203.72 and 135.39 is: 201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.61 : 203.72 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.61/203.72 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.61x = 203.72 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.61x = 27,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,580.97/136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.90

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