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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.86, 204.93 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.86, 204.93 and 116.70 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.86 : 204.93 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.86/204.93 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.86x = 204.93 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.86x = 23,915.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,915.33/136.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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