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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 204.30 and 75.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 204.30 and 75.29 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 204.30 = 75.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/204.30 = 75.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 204.30 × 75.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 15,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,380.73/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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