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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 204.81 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 204.81 and 79.50 is: 119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 204.81 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/204.81 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 204.81 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 16,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282.40/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.18

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