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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 206.12 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 206.12 and 131.24 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 206.12 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/206.12 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 206.12 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 27,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049.50/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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