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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.09, 204.16 and 59.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.09, 204.16 and 59.05 is: 88.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.09 : 204.16 = 59.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.09/204.16 = 59.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.09x = 204.16 × 59.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.09x = 12,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,055.65/136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.59

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