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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 204.26 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 204.26 and 59.16 is: 88.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 204.26 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/204.26 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 204.26 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 12,083.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,083.73/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.67

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