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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.96, 205.44 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.96, 205.44 and 79.21 is: 118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.96 : 205.44 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.96/205.44 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.96x = 205.44 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.96x = 16,272.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,272.86/136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.82

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