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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 204.90 and 82.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 204.90 and 82.60 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 204.90 = 82.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/204.90 = 82.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 204.90 × 82.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 16,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,924.74/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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