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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 205.24 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 205.24 and 115.19 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 205.24 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/205.24 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 205.24 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 23,641.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,641.78/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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