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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 205.20 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 205.20 and 136.26 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 205.20 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/205.20 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 205.20 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 27,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,960.55/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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