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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.40, 204.48 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.40, 204.48 and 75.52 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.40 : 204.48 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.40/204.48 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.40x = 204.48 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.40x = 15,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442.33/136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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