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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 205.40 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 205.40 and 82.74 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 205.40 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/205.40 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 205.40 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 16,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,994.80/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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