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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.61, 203.39 and 134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.61, 203.39 and 134.99 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.61 : 203.39 = 134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.61/203.39 = 134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.61x = 203.39 × 134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.61x = 27,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,455.62/136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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