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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.49, 204.39 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.49, 204.39 and 85.10 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.49 : 204.39 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.49/204.39 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.49x = 204.39 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.49x = 17,392.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392.57/136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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