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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 205.10 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 205.10 and 116.30 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 205.10 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/205.10 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 205.10 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 23,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,853.13/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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