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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 204.33 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 204.33 and 82.12 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 204.33 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/204.33 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 204.33 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 16,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,779.58/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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