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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 204.03 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 204.03 and 84.81 is: 127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 204.03 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/204.03 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 204.03 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 17,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,303.78/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.05

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