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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 204.60 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 204.60 and 132.28 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 204.60 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/204.60 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 204.60 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 27,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,064.49/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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