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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.03, 204.11 and 58.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.03, 204.11 and 58.98 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 204.11 = 58.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/204.11 = 58.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 204.11 × 58.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 12,038.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,038.41/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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