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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 204.39 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 204.39 and 58.18 is: 87.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 204.39 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/204.39 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 204.39 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 11,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,891.41/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.28

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