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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.53, 204.79 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.53, 204.79 and 82.41 is: 123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.53 : 204.79 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.53/204.79 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.53x = 204.79 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.53x = 16,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,876.54/136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.61

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