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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 204.05 and 75.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 204.05 and 75.35 is: 112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 204.05 = 75.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/204.05 = 75.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 204.05 × 75.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 15,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375.87/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.80

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