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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 204.18 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 204.18 and 136.35 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 204.18 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/204.18 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 204.18 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 27,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,839.94/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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