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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 204.16 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 204.16 and 82.12 is: 123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 204.16 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/204.16 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 204.16 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 16,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765.62/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.11

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