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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.99, 204.35 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.99, 204.35 and 132.25 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.99 : 204.35 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.99/204.35 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.99x = 204.35 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.99x = 27,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023.60/136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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