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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 205.38 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 205.38 and 119.76 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 205.38 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/205.38 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 205.38 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 24,596.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,596.31/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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