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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.63, 203.60 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.63, 203.60 and 132.68 is: 197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.63 : 203.60 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.63/203.60 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.63x = 203.60 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.63x = 27,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,013.97/136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.72

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