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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 204.48 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 204.48 and 75.44 is: 113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 204.48 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/204.48 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 204.48 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 15,425.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425.97/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.13

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