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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 205.64 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 205.64 and 120.62 is: 181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 205.64 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/205.64 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 205.64 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 24,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,804.30/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.29

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