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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 204.45 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 204.45 and 78.66 is: 117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 204.45 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/204.45 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 204.45 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 16,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082.04/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.89

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