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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 204.78 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 204.78 and 118.50 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 204.78 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/204.78 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 204.78 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 24,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,266.43/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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