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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.60, 204.99 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.60, 204.99 and 78.94 is: 118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.60 : 204.99 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.60/204.99 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.60x = 204.99 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.60x = 16,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181.10/136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.46

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