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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 206.22 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 206.22 and 116.82 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 206.22 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/206.22 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 206.22 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 24,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,091.06/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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