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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.05, 203.87 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.05, 203.87 and 89.67 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.05 : 203.87 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.05/203.87 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.05x = 203.87 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.05x = 18,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,281.02/136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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