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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 205.56 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 205.56 and 120.08 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 205.56 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/205.56 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 205.56 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 24,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,682.62/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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