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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 203.85 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 203.85 and 84.66 is: 126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 203.85 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/203.85 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 203.85 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 17,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257.94/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.89

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