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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.03, 204.14 and 75.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.03, 204.14 and 75.21 is: 112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 204.14 = 75.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/204.14 = 75.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 204.14 × 75.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 15,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,351.97/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.86

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