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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 204.20 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 204.20 and 85.04 is: 127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 204.20 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/204.20 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 204.20 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 17,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,365.17/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.20

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