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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.81, 204.67 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.81, 204.67 and 85.42 is: 127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.81 : 204.67 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.81/204.67 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.81x = 204.67 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.81x = 17,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,482.91/136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.79

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