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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 691.19 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 691.19 and 136.08 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 691.19 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/691.19 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 691.19 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 94,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,057.48/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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