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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 205.41 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 205.41 and 76.05 is: 114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 205.41 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/205.41 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 205.41 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 15,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621.75/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.14

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