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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 204.93 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 204.93 and 128.70 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 204.93 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/204.93 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 204.93 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 26,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374.49/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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