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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.65, 205.28 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.65, 205.28 and 119.04 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.65 : 205.28 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.65/205.28 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.65x = 205.28 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.65x = 24,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,435.94/136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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