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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 205.40 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 205.40 and 85.58 is: 128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 205.40 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/205.40 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 205.40 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 17,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,578.22/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.45

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