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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.63, 203.55 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.63, 203.55 and 130.10 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.63 : 203.55 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.63/203.55 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.63x = 203.55 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.63x = 26,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,481.86/136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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