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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 204.93 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 204.93 and 79.25 is: 118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 204.93 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/204.93 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 204.93 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 16,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,239.68/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.56

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