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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 204.93 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 204.93 and 117.63 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 204.93 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/204.93 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 204.93 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 24,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,105.92/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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