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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 204.41 and 75.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 204.41 and 75.41 is: 113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 204.41 = 75.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/204.41 = 75.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 204.41 × 75.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 15,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,415.22/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.15

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