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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 204.02 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 204.02 and 81.86 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 204.02 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/204.02 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 204.02 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 16,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,701.08/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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