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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 204.24 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 204.24 and 59.18 is: 88.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 204.24 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/204.24 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 204.24 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 12,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,086.92/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.76

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