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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.86, 205.02 and 76.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.86, 205.02 and 76.02 is: 113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.86 : 205.02 = 76.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.86/205.02 = 76.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.86x = 205.02 × 76.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.86x = 15,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,585.62/136.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.88

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