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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.77, 204.98 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.77, 204.98 and 85.35 is: 127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.77 : 204.98 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.77/204.98 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.77x = 204.98 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.77x = 17,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,494.62/136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.91

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