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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 205.20 and 75.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 205.20 and 75.97 is: 113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 205.20 = 75.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/205.20 = 75.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 205.20 × 75.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 15,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589.30/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.97

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