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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 204.96 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 204.96 and 119.03 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 204.96 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/204.96 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 204.96 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 24,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,396.39/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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