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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 204.36 and 55.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 204.36 and 55.07 is: 82.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 204.36 = 55.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/204.36 = 55.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 204.36 × 55.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 11,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,254.11/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.62

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