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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 205.08 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 205.08 and 82.91 is: 124.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 205.08 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/205.08 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 205.08 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 17,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002.16/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.19

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