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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 204.40 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 204.40 and 82.40 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 204.40 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/204.40 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 204.40 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 16,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,842.56/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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