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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 204.73 and 85.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 204.73 and 85.22 is: 127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 204.73 = 85.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/204.73 = 85.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 204.73 × 85.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 17,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446.62/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.86

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