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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 203.95 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 203.95 and 134.66 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 203.95 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/203.95 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 203.95 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 27,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,463.91/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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