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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 205.17 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 205.17 and 122.15 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 205.17 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/205.17 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 205.17 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 25,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,060.03/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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