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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 204.84 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 204.84 and 117.29 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 204.84 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/204.84 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 204.84 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 24,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,024.92/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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