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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.99, 205.49 and 79.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.99, 205.49 and 79.30 is: 118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.99 : 205.49 = 79.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.99/205.49 = 79.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.99x = 205.49 × 79.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.99x = 16,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,294.96/136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.95

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