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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 204.93 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 204.93 and 114.14 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 204.93 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/204.93 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 204.93 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 23,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390.71/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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