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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 204.46 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 204.46 and 59.27 is: 88.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 204.46 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/204.46 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 204.46 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 12,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,117.17/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.87

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