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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 204.61 and 85.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 204.61 and 85.18 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 204.61 = 85.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/204.61 = 85.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 204.61 × 85.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 17,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,428.68/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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