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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 204.48 and 64.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 204.48 and 64.15 is: 96.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 204.48 = 64.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/204.48 = 64.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 204.48 × 64.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 13,116.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,116.05/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.24

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