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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 204.93 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 204.93 and 85.37 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 204.93 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/204.93 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 204.93 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 17,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493.85/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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