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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 204.39 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 204.39 and 131.22 is: 196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 204.39 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/204.39 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 204.39 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 26,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,820.06/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.31

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