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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 203.99 and 78.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 203.99 and 78.30 is: 117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 203.99 = 78.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/203.99 = 78.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 203.99 × 78.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 15,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972.03/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.37

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