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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.53, 204.74 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.53, 204.74 and 85.17 is: 127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.53 : 204.74 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.53/204.74 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.53x = 204.74 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.53x = 17,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437.28/136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.72

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