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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 205.25 and 71.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 205.25 and 71.83 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 205.25 = 71.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/205.25 = 71.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 205.25 × 71.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 14,742.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742.75/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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