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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 204.59 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 204.59 and 116.73 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 204.59 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/204.59 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 204.59 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 23,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,881.21/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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