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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 205.18 and 82.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 205.18 and 82.87 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 205.18 = 82.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/205.18 = 82.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 205.18 × 82.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 17,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,003.27/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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