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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 204.92 and 82.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 204.92 and 82.65 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 204.92 = 82.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/204.92 = 82.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 204.92 × 82.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 16,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,936.22/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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