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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.09, 204.03 and 59.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.09, 204.03 and 59.03 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.09 : 204.03 = 59.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.09/204.03 = 59.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.09x = 204.03 × 59.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.09x = 12,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,043.89/136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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