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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 204.60 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 204.60 and 125.90 is: 188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 204.60 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/204.60 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 204.60 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 25,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759.14/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.44

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