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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.49, 204.93 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.49, 204.93 and 82.42 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.49 : 204.93 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.49/204.93 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.49x = 204.93 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.49x = 16,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,889.82/136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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