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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 205.48 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 205.48 and 115.44 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 205.48 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/205.48 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 205.48 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 23,720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,720.61/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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