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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.66, 205.15 and 75.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.66, 205.15 and 75.84 is: 113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.66 : 205.15 = 75.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.66/205.15 = 75.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.66x = 205.15 × 75.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.66x = 15,558.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,558.58/136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.85

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