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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.68, 637.03 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.68, 637.03 and 136.12 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.68 : 637.03 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.68/637.03 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.68x = 637.03 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.68x = 86,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,712.52/424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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