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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.33, 204.31 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.33, 204.31 and 55.12 is: 82.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.33 : 204.31 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.33/204.31 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.33x = 204.31 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.33x = 11,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,261.57/136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.61

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