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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 204.00 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 204.00 and 112.70 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 204.00 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/204.00 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 204.00 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 22,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,990.24/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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