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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.21, 203.95 and 78.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.21, 203.95 and 78.38 is: 117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.21 : 203.95 = 78.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.21/203.95 = 78.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.21x = 203.95 × 78.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.21x = 15,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,985.60/136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.36

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