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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.81, 204.71 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.81, 204.71 and 81.77 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.81 : 204.71 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.81/204.71 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.81x = 204.71 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.81x = 16,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,737.70/136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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