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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 203.67 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 203.67 and 132.33 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 203.67 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/203.67 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 203.67 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 26,951.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951.65/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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