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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 204.85 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 204.85 and 75.65 is: 113.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 204.85 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/204.85 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 204.85 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 15,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495.69/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.51

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