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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 204.53 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 204.53 and 64.17 is: 96.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 204.53 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/204.53 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 204.53 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 13,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,124.69/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.29

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