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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.78, 204.92 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.78, 204.92 and 121.94 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.78 : 204.92 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.78/204.92 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.78x = 204.92 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.78x = 24,987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,987.94/136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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