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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 205.38 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 205.38 and 130.50 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 205.38 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/205.38 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 205.38 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 26,802.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,802.09/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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