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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.67, 205.02 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.67, 205.02 and 81.89 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.67 : 205.02 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.67/205.02 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.67x = 205.02 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.67x = 16,788.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,788.06/136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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