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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 204.87 and 82.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 204.87 and 82.57 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 204.87 = 82.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/204.87 = 82.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 204.87 × 82.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 16,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,916.12/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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