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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.49, 204.67 and 78.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.49, 204.67 and 78.70 is: 118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.49 : 204.67 = 78.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.49/204.67 = 78.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.49x = 204.67 × 78.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.49x = 16,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,107.53/136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.01

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