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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 205.10 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 205.10 and 81.98 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 205.10 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/205.10 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 205.10 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 16,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,814.10/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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