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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 205.05 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 205.05 and 119.66 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 205.05 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/205.05 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 205.05 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 24,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,535.26/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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