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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.27, 204.63 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.27, 204.63 and 75.52 is: 113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.27 : 204.63 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.27/204.63 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.27x = 204.63 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.27x = 15,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,452.26/136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.40

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