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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 204.12 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 204.12 and 136 is: 187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 204.12 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/204.12 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 204.12 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 27,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,760.32/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.87

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