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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 205.20 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 205.20 and 115.16 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 205.20 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/205.20 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 205.20 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 23,630.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,630.83/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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