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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 203.95 and 75.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 203.95 and 75.49 is: 112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 203.95 = 75.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/203.95 = 75.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 203.95 × 75.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 15,396.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,396.19/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.96

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