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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 204.24 and 59.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 204.24 and 59.05 is: 88.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 204.24 = 59.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/204.24 = 59.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 204.24 × 59.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 12,060.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,060.01/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.60

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