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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 204.62 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 204.62 and 133.58 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 204.62 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/204.62 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 204.62 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 27,331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,331.45/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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