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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 204.32 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 204.32 and 59.28 is: 88.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 204.32 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/204.32 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 204.32 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 12,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,112.62/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.91

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