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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 203.94 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 203.94 and 116.55 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 203.94 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/203.94 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 203.94 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 23,769.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,769.21/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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