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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 205.08 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 205.08 and 136.52 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 205.08 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/205.08 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 205.08 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 27,997.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,997.52/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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