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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.21, 204.18 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.21, 204.18 and 59.14 is: 88.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.21 : 204.18 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.21/204.18 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.21x = 204.18 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.21x = 12,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075.21/136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.65

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