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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 205.12 and 82.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 205.12 and 82.64 is: 123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 205.12 = 82.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/205.12 = 82.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 205.12 × 82.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 16,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951.12/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.98

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