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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 204.24 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 204.24 and 55.02 is: 82.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 204.24 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/204.24 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 204.24 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 11,237.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,237.28/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.54

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