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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 204.72 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 204.72 and 75.72 is: 113.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 204.72 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/204.72 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 204.72 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 15,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,501.40/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.38

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