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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 204.26 and 54.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 204.26 and 54.95 is: 82.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 204.26 = 54.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/204.26 = 54.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 204.26 × 54.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 11,222.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,222.79/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.47

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