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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 205.50 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 205.50 and 76.08 is: 114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 205.50 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/205.50 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 205.50 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 15,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,634.44/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.14

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