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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.55 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.55 and 82.35 is: 123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.55 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.55 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.55 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 16,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,844.69/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.48

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