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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.86, 205.20 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.86, 205.20 and 72.60 is: 108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.86 : 205.20 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.86/205.20 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.86x = 205.20 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.86x = 14,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,897.52/136.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.85

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