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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 204.43 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 204.43 and 82.47 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 204.43 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/204.43 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 204.43 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 16,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,859.34/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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