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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 204.22 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 204.22 and 59.16 is: 88.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 204.22 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/204.22 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 204.22 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 12,081.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,081.66/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.74

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