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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 205.38 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 205.38 and 76.05 is: 114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 205.38 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/205.38 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 205.38 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 15,619.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619.15/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.06

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