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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 204.42 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 204.42 and 64.18 is: 96.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 204.42 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/204.42 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 204.42 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 13,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,119.68/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.26

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