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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 204.98 and 78.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 204.98 and 78.97 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 204.98 = 78.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/204.98 = 78.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 204.98 × 78.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 16,187.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,187.55/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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