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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 204.12 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 204.12 and 78.35 is: 117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 204.12 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/204.12 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 204.12 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 15,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991.78/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.36

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