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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 205.11 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 205.11 and 116.16 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 205.11 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/205.11 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 205.11 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 23,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825.58/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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