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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 203.40 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 203.40 and 134.70 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 203.40 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/203.40 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 203.40 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 27,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,397.98/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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