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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.33, 204.61 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.33, 204.61 and 55.23 is: 82.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.33 : 204.61 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.33/204.61 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.33x = 204.61 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.33x = 11,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,300.61/136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.89

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