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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 204.73 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 204.73 and 82.49 is: 123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 204.73 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/204.73 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 204.73 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 16,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,886.95/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.61

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