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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 204.63 and 75.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 204.63 and 75.51 is: 113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 204.63 = 75.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/204.63 = 75.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 204.63 × 75.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 15,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,452.12/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.20

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