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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 204.29 and 75.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 204.29 and 75.41 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 204.29 = 75.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/204.29 = 75.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 204.29 × 75.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 15,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404.11/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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