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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 205.00 and 78.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 205.00 and 78.87 is: 118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 205.00 = 78.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/205.00 = 78.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 205.00 × 78.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 16,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,168.92/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.38

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