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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 205.14 and 75.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 205.14 and 75.68 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 205.14 = 75.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/205.14 = 75.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 205.14 × 75.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 15,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,525.00/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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