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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 204.12 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 204.12 and 133.92 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 204.12 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/204.12 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 204.12 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 27,335.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,335.75/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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