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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.90, 205.48 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.90, 205.48 and 76.16 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.90 : 205.48 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.90/205.48 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.90x = 205.48 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.90x = 15,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,649.36/136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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