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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 204.39 and 64.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 204.39 and 64.12 is: 96.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 204.39 = 64.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/204.39 = 64.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 204.39 × 64.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 13,105.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,105.49/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.19

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