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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.07, 204.10 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.07, 204.10 and 81.97 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.07 : 204.10 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.07/204.10 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.07x = 204.10 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.07x = 16,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,729.06/136.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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