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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 204.58 and 59.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 204.58 and 59.34 is: 89.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 204.58 = 59.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/204.58 = 59.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 204.58 × 59.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 12,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,139.78/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.03

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