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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 204.38 and 55.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 204.38 and 55.10 is: 82.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 204.38 = 55.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/204.38 = 55.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 204.38 × 55.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 11,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,261.34/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.65

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