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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.90, 204.99 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.90, 204.99 and 116.38 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.90 : 204.99 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.90/204.99 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.90x = 204.99 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.90x = 23,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,856.74/136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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