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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 204.57 and 75.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 204.57 and 75.39 is: 113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 204.57 = 75.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/204.57 = 75.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 204.57 × 75.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 15,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,421.51/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.13

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