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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 204.12 and 84.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 204.12 and 84.87 is: 127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 204.12 = 84.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/204.12 = 84.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 204.12 × 84.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 17,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,323.66/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.14

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