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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.05, 203.61 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.05, 203.61 and 83.97 is: 125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.05 : 203.61 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.05/203.61 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.05x = 203.61 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.05x = 17,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097.43/136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.67

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