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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.96, 205.12 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.96, 205.12 and 117.56 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.96 : 205.12 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.96/205.12 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.96x = 205.12 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.96x = 24,113.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,113.91/136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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