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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 203.98 and 58.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 203.98 and 58.95 is: 88.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 203.98 = 58.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/203.98 = 58.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 203.98 × 58.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 12,024.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,024.62/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.42

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