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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 205.06 and 85.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 205.06 and 85.22 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 205.06 = 85.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/205.06 = 85.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 205.06 × 85.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 17,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,475.21/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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