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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 204.78 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 204.78 and 119.87 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 204.78 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/204.78 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 204.78 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 24,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,545.95/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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