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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 690.99 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 690.99 and 136.01 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 690.99 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/690.99 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 690.99 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 93,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,981.55/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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