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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 204.61 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 204.61 and 128.78 is: 192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 204.61 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/204.61 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 204.61 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 26,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,349.68/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.84

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