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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 205.22 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 205.22 and 130.35 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 205.22 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/205.22 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 205.22 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 26,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,750.43/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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