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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 204.36 and 55.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 204.36 and 55.17 is: 82.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 204.36 = 55.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/204.36 = 55.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 204.36 × 55.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 11,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,274.54/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.69

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