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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 204.46 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 204.46 and 81.52 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 204.46 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/204.46 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 204.46 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 16,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667.58/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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