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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 205.50 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 205.50 and 135.79 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 205.50 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/205.50 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 205.50 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 27,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,903.82/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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