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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 203.88 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 203.88 and 75.18 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 203.88 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/203.88 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 203.88 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 15,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327.70/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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