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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 205.04 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 205.04 and 78.88 is: 118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 205.04 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/205.04 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 205.04 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 16,173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173.56/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.30

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