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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 204.51 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 204.51 and 59.24 is: 88.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 204.51 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/204.51 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 204.51 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 12,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,113.85/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.87

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