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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 205.32 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 205.32 and 79.13 is: 118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 205.32 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/205.32 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 205.32 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 16,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245.95/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.67

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