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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 203.81 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 203.81 and 84.62 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 203.81 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/203.81 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 203.81 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 17,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244.96/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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