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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 204.83 and 75.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 204.83 and 75.94 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 204.83 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/204.83 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 204.83 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 15,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554.18/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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