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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 204.23 and 59.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 204.23 and 59.21 is: 88.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 204.23 = 59.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/204.23 = 59.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 204.23 × 59.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 12,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,092.35/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.74

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