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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 204.92 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 204.92 and 82.61 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 204.92 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/204.92 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 204.92 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 16,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927.00/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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