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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 204.43 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 204.43 and 55.19 is: 82.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 204.43 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/204.43 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 204.43 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 11,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,282.49/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.73

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