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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.38, 204.50 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.38, 204.50 and 82.20 is: 123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.38 : 204.50 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.38/204.50 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.38x = 204.50 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.38x = 16,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,809.90/136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.26

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