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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 205.97 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 205.97 and 118.68 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 205.97 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/205.97 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 205.97 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 24,443.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,443.93/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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