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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 205.09 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 205.09 and 99.67 is: 149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 205.09 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/205.09 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 205.09 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 20,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,441.70/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.40

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