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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.66, 204.13 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.66, 204.13 and 113.85 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.66 : 204.13 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.66/204.13 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.66x = 204.13 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.66x = 23,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240.20/136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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