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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.88, 203.63 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.88, 203.63 and 136.41 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.88 : 203.63 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.88/203.63 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.88x = 203.63 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.88x = 27,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,776.49/136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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