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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 204.74 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 204.74 and 75.59 is: 113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 204.74 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/204.74 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 204.74 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 15,476.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,476.30/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.45

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