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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.21, 204.60 and 84.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.21, 204.60 and 84.88 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.21 : 204.60 = 84.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.21/204.60 = 84.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.21x = 204.60 × 84.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.21x = 17,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,366.45/136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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