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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 204.59 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 204.59 and 75.54 is: 113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 204.59 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/204.59 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 204.59 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 15,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,454.73/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.22

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