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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.39, 204.74 and 78.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.39, 204.74 and 78.73 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.39 : 204.74 = 78.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.39/204.74 = 78.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.39x = 204.74 × 78.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.39x = 16,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,119.18/136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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