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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 204.12 and 118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 204.12 and 118.70 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 204.12 = 118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/204.12 = 118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 204.12 × 118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 24,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,229.04/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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