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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.84, 204.71 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.84, 204.71 and 114.05 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.84 : 204.71 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.84/204.71 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.84x = 204.71 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.84x = 23,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,347.18/136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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