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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 204.30 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 204.30 and 59.24 is: 88.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 204.30 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/204.30 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 204.30 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 12,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101.71/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.82

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