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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 204.21 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 204.21 and 118.73 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 204.21 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/204.21 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 204.21 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 24,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,246.36/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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