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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 204.75 and 75.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 204.75 and 75.78 is: 113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 204.75 = 75.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/204.75 = 75.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 204.75 × 75.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 15,515.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,515.96/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.57

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