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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 205.08 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 205.08 and 133.68 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 205.08 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/205.08 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 205.08 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 27,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,415.09/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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