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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.38, 204.29 and 82.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.38, 204.29 and 82.24 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.38 : 204.29 = 82.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.38/204.29 = 82.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.38x = 204.29 × 82.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.38x = 16,800.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,800.81/136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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