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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.99, 205.44 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.99, 205.44 and 85.69 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.99 : 205.44 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.99/205.44 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.99x = 205.44 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.99x = 17,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604.15/136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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