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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 203.75 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 203.75 and 87.82 is: 131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 203.75 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/203.75 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 203.75 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 17,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,892.71/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.55

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