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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.03, 203.74 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.03, 203.74 and 81.97 is: 122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 203.74 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/203.74 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 203.74 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 16,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,700.57/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.77

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