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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 205.13 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 205.13 and 88.12 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 205.13 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/205.13 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 205.13 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 18,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,075.62/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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