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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 204.39 and 55.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 204.39 and 55.05 is: 82.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 204.39 = 55.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/204.39 = 55.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 204.39 × 55.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 11,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,250.90/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.57

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