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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 205.38 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 205.38 and 75.16 is: 112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 205.38 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/205.38 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 205.38 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 15,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,434.96/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.79

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