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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 204.32 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 204.32 and 82.43 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 204.32 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/204.32 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 204.32 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 16,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,840.66/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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