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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 204.94 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 204.94 and 82.66 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 204.94 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/204.94 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 204.94 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 16,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,940.34/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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