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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 205.18 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 205.18 and 75.87 is: 113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 205.18 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/205.18 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 205.18 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 15,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,565.60/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.85

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