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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 204.24 and 59.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 204.24 and 59.15 is: 88.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 204.24 = 59.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/204.24 = 59.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 204.24 × 59.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 12,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,081.44/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.75

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