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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 204.77 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 204.77 and 114.05 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 204.77 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/204.77 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 204.77 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 23,352.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,352.42/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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