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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 203.83 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 203.83 and 132.54 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 203.83 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/203.83 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 203.83 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 27,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,015.30/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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