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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 204.40 and 75.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 204.40 and 75.49 is: 113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 204.40 = 75.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/204.40 = 75.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 204.40 × 75.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 15,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,429.46/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.03

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