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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.72 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.72 and 75.58 is: 113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.72 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.72 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.72 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 15,472.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,472.74/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.42

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