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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 205.61 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 205.61 and 72.83 is: 109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 205.61 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/205.61 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 205.61 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 14,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974.21/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.37

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