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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 205.03 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 205.03 and 116.64 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 205.03 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/205.03 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 205.03 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 23,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,914.85/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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