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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 204.17 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 204.17 and 130.75 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 204.17 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/204.17 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 204.17 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 26,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,694.06/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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