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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 205.04 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 205.04 and 87.99 is: 131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 205.04 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/205.04 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 205.04 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 18,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041.69/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.86

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