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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 204.03 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 204.03 and 116.27 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 204.03 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/204.03 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 204.03 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 23,722.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722.10/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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