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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.07, 204.23 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.07, 204.23 and 84.55 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.07 : 204.23 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.07/204.23 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.07x = 204.23 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.07x = 17,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267.22/136.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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