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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 204.99 and 75.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 204.99 and 75.77 is: 113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 204.99 = 75.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/204.99 = 75.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 204.99 × 75.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 15,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531.07/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.77

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