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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.57, 204.51 and 75.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.57, 204.51 and 75.73 is: 113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.57 : 204.51 = 75.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.57/204.51 = 75.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.57x = 204.51 × 75.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.57x = 15,487.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,487.54/136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.40

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