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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 204.18 and 75.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 204.18 and 75.42 is: 113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 204.18 = 75.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/204.18 = 75.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 204.18 × 75.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 15,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,399.26/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.03

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