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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 205.14 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 205.14 and 131.96 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 205.14 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/205.14 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 205.14 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 27,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,070.27/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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