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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 204 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 204 and 133.03 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 204 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/204 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 204 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 27,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,138.12/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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