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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 204.57 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 204.57 and 82.32 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 204.57 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/204.57 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 204.57 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 16,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,840.20/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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