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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 204.47 and 58.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 204.47 and 58.17 is: 87.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 204.47 = 58.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/204.47 = 58.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 204.47 × 58.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 11,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,892.71/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.28

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