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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 204.10 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 204.10 and 135.87 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 204.10 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/204.10 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 204.10 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 27,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,731.24/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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