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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 203.74 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 203.74 and 130.88 is: 194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 203.74 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/203.74 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 203.74 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 26,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,665.26/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.92

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