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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.21, 203.88 and 75.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.21, 203.88 and 75.19 is: 112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.21 : 203.88 = 75.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.21/203.88 = 75.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.21x = 203.88 × 75.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.21x = 15,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,329.74/136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.54

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