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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 204.13 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 204.13 and 87.33 is: 130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 204.13 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/204.13 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 204.13 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 17,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826.67/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.85

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