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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 204.63 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 204.63 and 82.40 is: 123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 204.63 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/204.63 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 204.63 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 16,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,861.51/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.46

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