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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 205.08 and 75.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 205.08 and 75.99 is: 113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 205.08 = 75.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/205.08 = 75.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 205.08 × 75.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 15,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,583.79/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.93

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