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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.10, 204.12 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.10, 204.12 and 59.06 is: 88.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.10 : 204.12 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.10/204.12 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.10x = 204.12 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.10x = 12,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,055.84/136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.58

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