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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.84, 204.88 and 79.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.84, 204.88 and 79.01 is: 118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.84 : 204.88 = 79.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.84/204.88 = 79.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.84x = 204.88 × 79.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.84x = 16,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,187.26/136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.29

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