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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 205.03 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 205.03 and 85.12 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 205.03 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/205.03 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 205.03 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 17,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,451.75/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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