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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 204.56 and 59.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 204.56 and 59.31 is: 89.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 204.56 = 59.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/204.56 = 59.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 204.56 × 59.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 12,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,132.45/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.01

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