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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 204.90 and 117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 204.90 and 117.46 is: 176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 204.90 = 117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/204.90 = 117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 204.90 × 117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 24,067.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,067.55/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.04

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