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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 203.98 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 203.98 and 81.94 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 203.98 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/203.98 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 203.98 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 16,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,714.12/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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