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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 204 and 81.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 204 and 81.95 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 204 = 81.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/204 = 81.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 204 × 81.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 16,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,717.80/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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