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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.65, 205.20 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.65, 205.20 and 119.64 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.65 : 205.20 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.65/205.20 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.65x = 205.20 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.65x = 24,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,550.90/136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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