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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 205.36 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 205.36 and 72.72 is: 109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 205.36 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/205.36 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 205.36 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 14,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,933.78/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.17

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