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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.10, 204.05 and 87.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.10, 204.05 and 87.23 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.10 : 204.05 = 87.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.10/204.05 = 87.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.10x = 204.05 × 87.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.10x = 17,797.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,797.83/136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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