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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 204.32 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 204.32 and 82.16 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 204.32 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/204.32 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 204.32 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 16,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,786.93/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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