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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 204.32 and 75.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 204.32 and 75.31 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 204.32 = 75.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/204.32 = 75.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 204.32 × 75.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 15,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,385.94/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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