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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 203.82 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 203.82 and 58.93 is: 88.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 203.82 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/203.82 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 203.82 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 12,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,010.38/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.30

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