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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 204.08 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 204.08 and 135.90 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 204.08 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/204.08 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 204.08 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 27,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,733.79/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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