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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 204.67 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 204.67 and 85.21 is: 127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 204.67 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/204.67 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 204.67 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 17,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439.93/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.59

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