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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.61, 205.03 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.61, 205.03 and 135.60 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.61 : 205.03 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.61/205.03 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.61x = 205.03 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.61x = 27,802.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,802.07/136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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