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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 205.17 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 205.17 and 85.43 is: 128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 205.17 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/205.17 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 205.17 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 17,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,527.67/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.21

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