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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 204.33 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 204.33 and 74.55 is: 111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 204.33 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/204.33 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 204.33 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 15,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232.80/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.82

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