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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 204.39 and 75.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 204.39 and 75.40 is: 113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 204.39 = 75.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/204.39 = 75.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 204.39 × 75.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 15,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,410.50/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.11

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