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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 820.42 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 820.42 and 136.09 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 820.42 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/820.42 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 820.42 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 111,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,650.96/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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