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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 204.05 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 204.05 and 84.74 is: 126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 204.05 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/204.05 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 204.05 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 17,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,289.75/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.97

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