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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 204.06 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 204.06 and 87.54 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 204.06 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/204.06 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 204.06 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 17,863.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863.41/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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