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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 204.12 and 75.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 204.12 and 75.14 is: 112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 204.12 = 75.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/204.12 = 75.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 204.12 × 75.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 15,337.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,337.58/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.77

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