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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 204.51 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 204.51 and 85.04 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 204.51 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/204.51 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 204.51 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 17,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,390.51/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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