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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 203.83 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 203.83 and 130.63 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 203.83 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/203.83 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 203.83 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 26,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,625.66/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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