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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 205.52 and 76.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 205.52 and 76.09 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 205.52 = 76.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/205.52 = 76.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 205.52 × 76.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 15,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636.99/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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