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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 204.09 and 84.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 204.09 and 84.63 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 204.09 = 84.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/204.09 = 84.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 204.09 × 84.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 17,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272.14/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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