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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 204.57 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 204.57 and 115.34 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 204.57 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/204.57 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 204.57 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 23,594.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,594.08/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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