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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 205.08 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 205.08 and 116.40 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 205.08 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/205.08 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 205.08 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 23,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871.31/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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