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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 204.54 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 204.54 and 117.18 is: 175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 204.54 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/204.54 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 204.54 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 23,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,968.22/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.33

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