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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.90, 204.15 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.90, 204.15 and 131.09 is: 195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.90 : 204.15 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.90/204.15 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.90x = 204.15 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.90x = 26,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762.02/136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.49

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