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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.99, 204.53 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.99, 204.53 and 116.71 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.99 : 204.53 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.99/204.53 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.99x = 204.53 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.99x = 23,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,870.70/136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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