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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 205.49 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 205.49 and 76.20 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 205.49 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/205.49 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 205.49 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 15,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,658.34/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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