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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.39, 204.66 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.39, 204.66 and 75.52 is: 113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.39 : 204.66 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.39/204.66 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.39x = 204.66 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.39x = 15,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455.92/136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.32

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