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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.05, 203.94 and 75.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.05, 203.94 and 75.05 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.05 : 203.94 = 75.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.05/203.94 = 75.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.05x = 203.94 × 75.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.05x = 15,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,305.70/136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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