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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 204.08 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 204.08 and 60 is: 90.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 204.08 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/204.08 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 204.08 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 12,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,244.80/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.04

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