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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 204.17 and 54.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 204.17 and 54.91 is: 82.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 204.17 = 54.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/204.17 = 54.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 204.17 × 54.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 11,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,211.26/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.34

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